of Harrison, AR

December 20, 1958 - July 21, 2021

Stephen W. Speaker, age 62, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison. He was born December 20, 1958, in St Louis, Missouri, the son of and Martha Lou (Richardson) and William Walter Speaker, Jr., who preceded him in death.

Steve was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Medical Service Specialist. After an honorable discharge he received his RN training at Los Medanos Medical College, Pittsburg, California. He then went on to work as an RN for Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, California. After moving to Harrison to care for his father, Steve performed medical care at the Leslie Clinic in Harrison; and later performed hospice care at Hospice of the Hills, prior to serving as an RN employed with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.

Sammie Cribbs, COO/CNO at NARMC adds that staff comments on Steve have been regarding his unprecedented work ethic, strong character of compassion and empathy, positivity, always having a smile on his face, loved breakfast with his coworkers at Neighbor's Mill, always willing to lend a helping hand, was an incredible nurse and excellent clinician. ''Steve was always professional and well respected. Truly a special part of the NARMC team and will be greatly missed!''

Steve is survived by his brother, Robert F. Speaker, of Tokyo, Japan; his niece, Emily Speaker of Okinawa, Japan; his nephew, Kenneth Speaker, of Okinawa, Japan; and a host of other relatives and friends.


Memorial service was Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Rev. Dave Smith officiating.

Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com